Beauty Products with Lemon

['FRAGRANT BATH SOAP'] - ['Peel 2 lemons, put the peels, the juice and ½ cup of water in a pot. When it comes to the boil, lower the heat and cover the container. Simmer for about 15 minutes and then bring to the boil, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Strain the liquid and let it cool. Add four drops of peppermint essence, a teaspoon of sweet almond oil and ½ cup of neutral liquid soap and mix it all well. Pour a small amount while the bath fills.']

['LEMON HAIR LOTION'] - ['Pour the juice of 1 lemon and 2 ½ cups of warm water into a jug and rinse your hair after the shampoo has been rinsed out. Do not use it too often; two or three successive rinses will be enough to remove the excess conditioner.']

['LEMON TONER'] - ['Mix the juice of 1 lemon with an equivalent amount of rose water. Keep it in the fridge or a cool place and rub it on your skin with a little cotton wool.']

['OAT AND LEMON FACIAL TREATMENT'] - ['Lightly beat the white of 1 egg with the juice of ½ lemon and 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil. Mix this with enough oatmeal to form a paste, spread it evenly over the face for 20 or 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water.']

['TONING LEMON MASK'] - ['Lightly beat the white of an egg and the juice of 1 lemon and mix it with enough cornflour (cornstarch) to form a fine paste. Rub it on with a soft, clean make-up brush. Let it dry for a few minutes and then spread another layer. Wait another 20 minutes before rinsing your face.']

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